Deadline: 25 April 2016 The United States Government (USG), as represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian assistance (DCHA), Office of Conflict management and Mitigation (CMM) invites applications from qualified entities for funding a program entitled "2016 Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities (Global Reconciliation Fund)". The program carry out the activities that mitigate conflict and promote … [Read more...]
Grants and Resources for Individuals
A list of scholarships, fellowships and other funding opportunities for individuals
Global Reconciliation Fund: 2016 Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities
March 30, 2016 By
Nominations Open for Human Rights Awards! Recognizing Initiatives for the Advancement of Human Rights in Malaysia
March 18, 2016 By
Deadline: 30 June 2016 Nominations are open for Human Rights Awards that will be given to individuals, groups, organisations and agencies that have an outstanding track record in the advancement of human rights in Malaysia. The awards were established in 2011 by the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia and the introduction of the Awards is part of the Commission’s effort to promote human rights and to honor the contributions made by extraordinary individuals, groups, organisations and … [Read more...]
MEPI Local Grants Program to Support Organisations and Individuals!
March 18, 2016 By
Deadline: 17 October 2016 The Office of Assistance Coordination’s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) Program is seeking single-country proposals for its Local Grants Program with an aim to serve as MEPI’s most direct means of supporting organizations and individuals in the Middle East and North Africa. The Middle East Partnership Initiative Program offers assistance to groups and individuals striving to bring constructive, peaceful and positive change to the Middle East and North … [Read more...]
African Academy of Sciences: Rewarding Individuals and Scientists for their Excellence!
March 1, 2016 By
Deadline: 31 March 2016 The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is seeking applications for its fellowship program from individuals who have excelled in their fields of expertise as fellows. The academy also gives prizes to recognize scientists who have contributed to developing their fields in Africa. The AAS is the only continental academy in Africa, enjoying the support and recognition of NEPAD and the African Union as well as several governments and major international partners. These bodies … [Read more...]
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft: Inviting Institutions and Individuals from Developing and Emerging Countries!
February 19, 2016 By
Deadline: 11 March 2016 The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is inviting applicants from institutions and individuals in developing and emerging countries to sketch challenges, problems and first ideas, which a specific country or region is currently facing or might be in the near future. Fraunhofer is Europe’s largest application-oriented research organization and its research efforts are geared entirely to people’s needs: health, security, communication, energy and the environment. As a result, the … [Read more...]
World Habitat Awards 2016/17: Rewarding Innovative Solutions to Current Housing Needs & Problems of the World
December 14, 2015 By
Deadline: 29 April 2016 The Building and Social Housing Foundation is currently inviting individuals/organisation from all over the world to apply for its World Habitat Awards 2016. The World Habitat Awards is presented at the World Urban Forum and UN-Habitat Governing Council events in April of each year, increasing opportunities for international exposure, networking and dissemination of the award winning approaches. Two awards are given annually to projects that provide practical and … [Read more...]
USAID/West Africa: “Human Rights for All” to Build the Capacity of Local Human Rights Organizations
November 3, 2015 By
Deadline: 16 November 2015 The United States Agency for International Development is seeking proposals for a project entitled "Human Rights for All" in order to build the capacity of local human rights organizations while also improving the understanding of their role as advocates, allies, and spokespersons for highly vulnerable, politicized, and underserved populations. This project will build the capacity of local human rights organizations while also improving their understanding of their … [Read more...]
International Foundation for Science (IFS): Individual Research Grants for Researchers in Developing Countries
November 3, 2015 By
Deadline: 31 December 2015 International Foundation for Science (IFS) is currently inviting early-career scientists in IFS eligible developing countries to apply for IFS Individual Research Grants and carry out research projects for a period of up to 3 years. An applicant must have at least an MSc/MA, be younger than 35 years of age (for men) or 40 years of age (for women) and must do the research project in an IFS eligible country. Young researchers wishing to start or consolidate their … [Read more...]
USAID/MADASCAR: Community Capacity for Health to Improve the Community Health System
November 3, 2015 By
Deadline: 8 December 2015 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified U.S. and Non-U.S. organizations to fund a program entitled “Community Capacity for Health”. The Community Capacity for Health activity aims to improve the sustainability of the existing community health system, as well as increase quality of its services through an integrated approach. The activity will be implemented primarily in the … [Read more...]
Apply for Jay Jordan Early Career Development Fellowship Program!
November 3, 2015 By
Deadline: 12 February 2016 The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and OCLC are seeking applications for the Jay Jordan IFLA / OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program to provide early career development and continuing education for library and information science professionals from countries with developing economies. Up to five individuals are selected each year for participation in this intensive four-week fellowship program based at OCLC's … [Read more...]
Request for Proposals – WaterAid’s Climate Finance Initiative for Water Security & Climate Resilience of People living in WASH poverty
November 3, 2015 By
Deadline: 16 November 2015 WaterAid is seeking proposals for a new Climate Finance Initiative. The aim is to demonstrate the changes required to ensure that a proportion of future climate finance flows is spent on increasing the water security and climate resilience of people living in WASH poverty. Eligibility for funding is open worldwide for individuals and teams. As a guide, the research budget is expected to range between £40 thousand and £50 thousand. Research Topics Research questions … [Read more...]
2015 Startupper of the Year by Total: A Unique opportunity for Start-Ups!
November 3, 2015 By
Deadline: 31 January 2016 Are you under 35 years old? Do you want to create a business or develop one that is less than two years old? Are you a citizen of the African Countries mentioned below? If yes, then apply for the "Startupper of the Year" challenge. The Startupper of the Year challange by total is inviting young candidates from selected African countries who are currently preparing a business plan or are in the early stages of creating their own business. In each of the 34 countries … [Read more...]
The Other Foundation’s Call for Grant applications
November 2, 2015 By
Deadline: 18 November 2015 The Other Foundation is inviting applications for grants from any individual or organization in thirteen eligible southern African countries to support work that addresses discrimination against lesbian women or transgender people. To be eligible for a grant you must be: A lesbian woman or a transgender person, or an organization that is led by lesbian women or transgender people; or A general LGBTI organization that addresses discrimination against transgender … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) Awards 2015- Recognizing Excellence in Urban Sanitation
November 2, 2015 By
Deadline: 26 November 2015 The Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD), Government of India has launched Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) - scheme for eliminating open defecation and for enhancing sanitation and public health outcomes in urban areas of country within five years from October 2nd, 2014 to October 2nd 2019 by providing technical and financial support to state and city governments. Nominations are invited for the awards that cover wide range of good practices across various categories … [Read more...]
ITTO Fellowship Programme: Promoting Human Resource Development & Strengthen Professional Expertise
November 2, 2015 By
Deadline: 22 February 2016 International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) is offering fellowship through the Freezailah fellowship fund to promote human resource development and to strengthen professional expertise in member countries in tropical forestry and related disciplines. The goal is to promote the sustainable management of tropical forests, the efficient use and processing of tropical timber, and better economic information about the international trade in tropical … [Read more...]
Access for Athletes: Challenged Athletes Foundation’s Flagship Program for Physically Challenged Individuals
November 2, 2015 By
Deadline: 4 December 2015 Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) has announced funding grants through its Access for Athletes flagship program for equipment such as sports wheelchairs, hand cycles, mono skis and sports prosthetics, and resources for training and competition expenses directly to physically challenged individuals. Access for Athletes surmounts financial impediments to participation in sports, ensuring that challenged athletes are not left on the sidelines because they can’t afford … [Read more...]
Next Generation Women Leaders Award: Inviting Women based across Europe, the Middle East and Africa
November 2, 2015 By
Deadline: 30 November 2015 McKinsey & Company is inviting female student across Europe, Middle East and Africa for the Next Generation Women Leaders Award. This will also be an opportunity for women to learn more about McKinsey and their people and to join an exceptional group of the peers. McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm that serves leading businesses, governments, nongovernmental organizations, and not-for-profits. The company help their clients make … [Read more...]
2016 Hult Prize Challenge: Win $1,000,000 in start up funding
November 2, 2015 By
Deadline: 18 December 2015 The Hult Prize is a start-up accelerator for social entrepreneurship which brings together the brightest college and university students from around the globe to solve the world’s most pressing issues. Hult Prize@ gives participants an opportunity to bypass the traditional Hult Prize application process and fast tracks your team and idea through to one of five regional final rounds of competition. The program allows more students to compete around the world, leading … [Read more...]
Senior Advocacy Expert at Counterpart International, Mozambique
November 2, 2015 By
Deadline: Ongoing The Counterpart International is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Senior Advocacy Expert based in Maputo, Mozambique. The Senior Advocacy Expert will be responsible for the technical direction and oversight of advocacy strengthening for civil society groups. The Counterpart International helps people build better lives and more durable futures, community by community by equipping individuals, organizations and communities to become … [Read more...]
Program Manager- Food, Nutrition and Agriculture at Counterpart International, USA
November 2, 2015 By
Deadline: Ongoing The Counterpart International is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Program Manager-Food, Nutrition and Agriculture based in Arlington, USA. The Program Manager- Food, Nutrition and Agriculture will oversee the implementation of Counterpart programs in the practice areas of food security, nutrition, and agriculture. The Counterpart International helps people build better lives and more durable futures, community by community by … [Read more...]
